- Must visit
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$64
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$85
Fastest journey on Sep 19
10 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
11 h 38 m
Buses on Sep 19
15
Distance
640 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nuremberg to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Kraków will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 15 buses from Nuremberg to Kraków, including 4 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 640 km distance in an average of 11 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 35 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 13 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $462.
Distance: 397 miles (640 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $462 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Kraków:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nuremberg to Kraków costing on average $79.
A train is $394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Kraków costing on average $462.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 53m.
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
Tickets start at around $79 compared to roughly $139 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61. The journey takes 12h 10m versus 8h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by KLR, FlixBus, Sindbad.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 15h47 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Kraków buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h35 | 7:30 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 11h05 | 8:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 14h30 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
0 | 10:00 PM Nuremberg | 13h10 | 11:10 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 13h25 | 2:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 15h47 | 7:27 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 13h30 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 14h05 | 5:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 13h35 | 7:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 13h00 | 6:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 14h00 | 11:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 14h50 | 1:50 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 15h20 | 2:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 12h20 | 6:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 11h10 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nuremberg to Kraków run on average 12 times per day, taking around 12h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 but you can travel from only $12 by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 397 miles (640 km) distance in 10h 35m.
Distance 397 miles (640 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 10h 35m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
Branch of the Czartoryski Museum famed for Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine and important European decorative arts.
Underground archaeological museum beneath the Main Square, revealing medieval streets, artifacts, and the city’s early trade history.
Historic district south of the Old Town, known for synagogues, courtyards, layered history, and one of Kraków’s best walking atmospheres.
Medieval core of Kraków packed with churches, squares, lanes, and landmarks; the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Leafy park ring replacing the old city walls, ideal for a relaxed walk around the Old Town between major sights.
Obwarzanek Krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, chewy and topped with salt, poppy or sesame. It has protected status and is sold from blue street stalls.
Maczanka Krakowska is a traditional Kraków sandwich of slow-cooked pork in a soft roll, often called a local ancestor of pulled pork sandwiches.
Pierogi are dumplings common in Kraków, often filled with meat, potato and cheese, or seasonal fruit. They are a staple of Polish home cooking and milk bars.
Popular traditional venue near the center serving hearty Polish specialties in a rustic cellar atmosphere with strong local character.
Well-known milk bar for budget-friendly Polish comfort food such as pierogi, soups, and pancakes in a simple local canteen setting.
Historic restaurant on the Main Square known for classic Polish dishes, elegant interiors, and traditional service in a landmark setting.
More affordable than many Western European city breaks. Dining and transit are low-cost, while central hotels can rise in peak season.
Tipping is appreciated, not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 10%. Tip taxis by rounding up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is common.
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Kraków Dworzec Autobusowy MDA -> Rynek Główny, Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg to Kraków by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nuremberg to Kraków buses use the Nürnberg, ZOB to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nürnberg, ZOB is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Bakery (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg, ZOB.
Available at Nürnberg, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Polish Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Elevators, ramps.
Kraków, Airport is 9 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Kraków (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Airport.
Available at Kraków, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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